ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

9 paid holidays per year
3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401k matching
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

Job description:

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: 3pm-11pm

OFF Wednesday and Thursday

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Entry level client serving position for individuals with limited counseling skills and/or experience. Behavioral Health Techs provide direct supervision of clients and responsibility for the health, safety and security of clients assigned; transport clients in approved agency vehicles. Under appropriate supervision, may provide information and education to clients in a group setting. Techs work assigned shifts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma / GED required
One year of experience working in the field of behavioral health preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license
Must pass level II background (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen
Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles

Must maintain a driving record that meets agency insurance standards
Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review is required prior to final employment approval

Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Ability to write accurately and legibly
Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
Good hearing and vision

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Treatment program / hospital environment
Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation
Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases

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Behavioral Health Tech (2nd shift)